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The Magik Vinyls
Genre: Modern rock/funk
performers: 4
contact: Jarryd Linwood
address: 48 Albatross Ave
email: man_overboard1502@hotmail.com
Well w'ere only younge but w'ere awesome it's easy to say that our biggest influence has been the red hot chili peppers and you can hear it when u hear us but other than that w'ere just our own style, yeah The magic Vinyls, that's us, thanks and we hope to hear from you!!!

Magnertron
Hard Rock
4
Shane Mcnamara
studios@bigpond.net.au
http://www.geocities.com/magnertronstudio/
Magnertron has 2 Cd's and 1 DVD/VCD available to you through email. Upcomming gigs listed in Rave

Mahala
Groove/Rock/Funk/Metal
4
Wayne-(07)33112007
mahala05@hotmail.com
http://www.mahala.com.au
Mahala was formed in early 2000.We have played our diverse blend of heavy grooves/rock at most of Brisbanes originals venues.
Currently have a self-titled E-P available at : Skinny's, Rocking Horse and Galaxy Records.

Mal Pritchard Didgeridoo

Mal pritchard
Gold Coast : Eagle heights
malkristy@optusnet .com.au
Can offer full range of rythems for all styles of music. Recorded material at Alchemix

The Malt Avesta
Alternative - ambient/funk/rock
4
'Monk'
ant_axion@hotmail.com
The Malt Avesta is the freshly baked yin to your salivating yang. With a sound sculpted from the influencial chisels of the time lapse consortium, incubus, six in a box, the mars volta, ATD-I ,bjork, radiohead (and a plethora of others), theres a smug certainty that there is something for everyone. They like music. Alot.

Mantecca
Blues Rock
3
Tony Hayes - Brisbane
tony446@optushome.com.au

Matt Nelson
Rock
1
Matt Nelson: Noosaville
fore_skin_stretchies@hotmail.com
Playing for 8 years, studio and live playing experience, quality equipment, looking for paid work, covers band, tribute band, corperate work, available now to all genuine/dedicated musicians. Influences are varried but include, Smashing pumpkins, Oasis, Nirvana, Silverchair, Tall stories, Grinspoon, Deep purple, Blondie, Bjork, No doubt and much more...

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Marco Sanchez Brain Intrusion
Genre: Experi-metal Re-t-hardcore
performers: 5
Kelly Geiger - Perineum Music Coup
Brisbane
elly_k_brains@hotmail.com
http://www.msbi.com.au
Experi-metal Re-t-hardcore from the sub tropics. Imagine skipping along on a beautiful summers day when WHACK!....you get kicked in the nuts. Energetic live performance coupled with melodic thrashes of insanity. Come dance with us one day!

Max Judo
World/rock
4
Brian foster : Coolangatta
maxjudo2@hotmail.com
http://www.maxjudo.com
4 piece original group from southern gold coast. winner of the "Reachout 2004 Award" we feature 2 didgeridoos in our music.

Mechanical Sun
Hardrock?
4
Tedge
band@mechanicalsun.net
http://www.mechanicalsun.net

The Medicine Show
Genre: Blues and Roots
performers: 3
contact: Harry Gilbeys
email: harrydebstard@optusnet.com.au
web-site: http://themedicineshow.bravehost.com
Roots and blues band. Be immersed in the sounds of Chicago, Mississippi Delta and the Kentucky Applachias. 21st century blues

Merkury
Metal
4
Boyd Knight: Hillcrest, QLD
knightbr@d2.net.au
http://merkury.netfirms.com
Metallica, Pantera, Joe Satriani, Black Sabbath are some of our influences... Check out our site man....it'd be worth the hassle....

Mettaphor
Original funkedup kindajazz groove
4
Kaeleen Hunter: Cooroy
info@mettaphor.com
http://www.mettaphor.com
mettaphor- lush4partharmony-sublimesaxophone-drivenacousticguitar funkyclassicalbass-exceptional drums&percussion! quote - "Mettaphor are a hell of a combination. Sassy, smart, intelligent & interesting - funky & fabulous, not only are they a great band, they're great people & that comes through in their music. Go see them, you'll enjoy yourself whether you choose to listen to the lyrics or wiggle your bits, with Mettaphor you can do both" - unquote-MARY-LOU THORP-ABC Coast FM Music Prog.

Mettaphor are raising vibrations around the country-original funked up kindajazz acoustic organic groove - they make passionate soul music, exuding either a taste of sweet jazz or the pulse of a harmony driven funk to make you move!

Metallurgy
Melodic Metal - Original
3
James, or Agent Julie: Ocean View, 4521
info@metallurgy.com.au
http://www.metallurgy.com.au
Metallurgy are a young exciting, highly energetic, all original three piece metal band who are looking to make their mark on the metal music scene. With a wide variety of drumming, heavy melodic guitar and bass lines, and plenty of solos, Metallurgy push themselves to achieve a high standard of music.

Michael Hendry
Rock/Pop
1
Michael Hendry : Corinda
info@michaelhendry.com
http://www.michaelhendry.com
Playing acoustic shows as well as with full band.  Music samples available on the website...

Midnight Requiem
great multitude of genres
5
Ryan
we_once_were_angels@hotmail.com
http://www.midnightrequiem.com
Midnight Requiem is a five-piece act that formed in the early stages of 2002. Since then they have been crafting their sound from a great multitude of genres and influences, striving to create the unique style that they have adopted as their own. Technical yet controlled musical landscapes combined with the versatile vocal style and the dark lyrical atmosphere provide Midnight Requiem with the potential to create a brooding and tortured yet beautiful and sombre world that hopes to captivate and intrigue it's listeners.

Midnight Syndicate
Jazz / Swing / Funk
7
Stuart Fisher: Toowong
midnight@midnightsyndicate.net.au
http://midnightsynidcate.net.au
Whitlams Put it best... Blow up the pokies... In a country with about 0.4% of the worlds population... we have about 21% of the worlds pokies.Would love to get in contact with other jazz/swing bands.

MILFORD
Genre: rock/pop/punk/screamo
performers: 3
contact: Vincent Gibson
address: Gold Coast
email: milford_sounds@hotmail.com
web-site: http://myspace.com/milfordpunkrock
Milford are a three piece band formed in mid 2005 on the Gold Coast, Australia. Their style is quite varied, with a mix of punk, rock, emo, grunge, and pop. They are rapidly developing quite a following. Their unique songwriting stlye combined with high energy and enthusiasm make for a dynamic live show.

MindsAlike

Brisbane Based ADRENALINE PUMPING ROCK !! Band.....

"M.A.'s music reflects an immense smorgasbord of influences . . . from Motley Crue to Michael Jackson . . . from The Blues Brothers to Pantera; we love it all. Obviously hard rock takes the stage when it comes to M.A.; but it's great to hear what each of us can bring to our songs. A cultivation of sounds we'd each never have considered before, has come to life in this band". . . . S.D.

http://www.myspace.com/mindsalikerock

MindsAlike brings it home in the hard rock genre and their music speaks for itself with tight gutsy originals.  The band formed in May 2005 and their first CD titled "REBIRTH OF A WAY" was recorded at Alchemix Studios in December 2005.

Miz Bully Band
Original rock/blues roots 4 piece
contact: David Tripp : Oxenford 4209
mizbully@iprimus.com.au
http://mizbully.com
This band playing a mixture of originals and great blues/rock songs is fronted by the dynamic Miz Bully. Powerful vocals , great songs and excellent musicians are the reason this band graces the stages of many festivals and events in Oz.

Model Behaviour
Alternative
4
Dan Condon - Ashgrove 4060
modelbehaviour@hotmail.com
http://modelbehaviour.iuma.com
We are a young practically genre defying band. We urge you to have a listen to our mp3's

Montserrat
Genre: Tropical (Jimmy Buffett)
performers: 10
contact: Lionel Aitken
address: PO Box 416 Buddina Q4575
email: montserrat@primusonline.com.au
web-site: http://montserrat.homestead.com
comments/Questions: Montserrat is a big band with a big sound specialising in the songs of Jimmy Buffett.  We're the ideal band for anyone wanting to create a tropical atmosphere for their event.

Mr Moon
rock/alternatepop
4
Simon Moon
mr_moon@moonland.net
Very original and diverse music, seeya soon.

The Murder
Genre: Hardcore / Post-Punk
performers: 5
Sean : Mount Gravatt, QLD 4122
themurderband@hotmail.com
http://www.geocities.com/themurderband
The Murder is a six-piece act that formed in the late stages of 2004. THE MURDER contains members from zer0cold, Midnight Requiem, and Coup de Grace, and is currently working on tracks for an upcoming EP. THE MURDER has a sound which is unique and a style which has many influences, and with these influences being brought together, it is only a matter of time until everyone hears from THE MURDER... Become an accessory.

Musicroom
Moderate -Heavy Rock
3
Hayden : Broadbeach, Goldcoast
hayden@itlink.co.nz
http://www.musicroom.net.au
We are a band comprising of a frontman,guitarist and drummer looking to recruit a bass player to work on cover gigs, we aspire to be able to perform our own material, so if you play bass and looking for an exciting band to Jam and Record with.......give me a yell!

NAMASTE JAKE
ORIGINAL - Brisbane
3
Eddie K
info@namastejake.com
http://www.namastejake.com

Nectar
Fast melodic punk rock
3
Greg: 138 Ziegenfusz rd Thornlands
cutts81@yahoo.com.au
Formerly 'no mean feat'We are a 3-piece from the Redlands who have been together for the last 4 years. We use any music that gets us amped as influences for our songs such as nofx, guttermouth, frenzal Rohmb etc. We are now giging more often around brisbane but would always like to play more.

NEOTEC
Hard Rock/Progressive Rock - Southside/Brisbane based
5
Scotty
neotecisrockin@hotmail.com
http://www.neotecisrockin.com/
NeoteC is a heavy hard rock original band, but mixed in with the hardness of the style are subtle tones and acoustic riches.- "NEOTEC all the way"

Never mind the Cobblers
Genre: Rock
performers: 3
contact: Jim Cobbler : Brisbane
email: cobblerband@hotmail.com
3 piece heavy rock band from brisbane. influences include Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult, Led Zepplin, The Doors

Never Two Much
Genre: Covers
performers: Two
contact: Dean Matenga
address: 33 Keneally Street, Maudsland, QLD, 4210
email: neva2much@optusnet.com.au
web-site: http://www.neva2much.com.au
Live band based on the Gold Coast in Australia. Music from the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, and Top 40. Polynesian theme nights a specialty

NINE IRON
Alternative punk
4
Mick: Gold Coast
nineironing@hotmail.com
http://www.nineironpunk.com
We've been around for 2 years gigged solidly for 1 and a half played mostly coast and brisbane doing our first tour from brisbane-coast-lismore-ballina-newcastle-sydney-jindabyne. All our own songs, got a 12 track cd out recording our next ep after tour in August 2004.Kickarse live big following come check us out our give us a gig. Trying to promote more bands and gigs on gold coast and brissie, getting backed byby trocaderro if interested email mick at above.

No Innocence
Punk Rock
5
Lindsay Taylor - Mooloolaba Qld 4557
ni_punk@hotmail.com
http://www.noinnocence.live.com.au
We'd just like to say GET YA SLAB OUT!!!!
And if anyone wants us to play we will for SEX
But on a serious note...
we enjoy what we do and are not half as bad as everyone says.
so drop us a line if your interested for us to play

NoNeXiStEnCe
Heavy Metal
4
Callum : Redcliffe, QLD
master_w_69@hotmail.com
http://www.geocities.com/nonexistencetheband
We are a progressing heavy metal band. Our goal is to make something really different. Something that will stand out and be heard. Some of out influences are Metallica, Slipknot, Machine Head, Static-x, Cladle of Filth and many more. We also use past, present and future experiances, emotions and nature as influences. So if ur interested please send me an e-mail or go to our website.

No Prior Knowledge
Pop Punk
4
Dick or Daniel: 22 newhaven st alexandra hills
nopriorknowledge@hotmail.com
http://nopriorknowledge.tripod.com
http://mp3.com.au/nopriorknowledge
Were a diverse style of punk rock brancjing off blink and boxcar with our influences of different musical backgrounds created into our music. mucial influences are blink 182 new found glory boxcar racer and all of our musical backgrounds just have a listen and make up your mind then.

No Use For Humans
Experimental,Prog,Math,Post-Rock
2
Steve
skimyums@hotmail.com
http://www.nouseforhumans.com
Fans of Zappa, King Crimson, Mr. Bungle and weird movies with weird music will love this keyboard/drum duo that sounds like a 9 piece band. Just utter weirdness blending many genres and complex rhythms. Visit the website for cds, shows and all other info.

Odyssey
Genre: 70's - Today Covers
performers: 8
contact: Matt Cocking
address: PO Box 639 Bulimba 4171
email: info@planetfunk.com.au
web-site: http://www.planetfunk.com.au

Odessa
Original Performers
5 - 6
Steve Badger
odessamusic02@yahoo.com.au
www.odessamusic.com.au
They are an an independent, 5 piece band from the far north coast of NSW, Australia, recently releasing their debut "self titled" 6 track cd.Currently recording their second. To describe the Odessa sound briefly would almost be impossible, & besides this perspective is always best left to the listener.

Order of the Four Rock/Punk
4
Dylan Crowther
orderofthefour@hotmail.com
Order of the Four is a high energy punk/rock band that has a unique versitlie sound.  Order of the Four is full of thick riffs and fat beats, the band is also fronted by dual vocalists.

Oz Outlawds Hip-Hop/Rap
performers: 4
contact: Brad
email: info@licoricerecords.com
web-site: http://www.licoricerecords.com
comments/Questions: Kickin' The Dirt, Debut album Out Soon, brought to you by Hene, Mac, K-Dog and producer Brad Davies

Pacesetter
alternative australian rock
4
michael 'spaz' speranza - bardon
pacesetter_02@hotmail.com
Can be emailed for a promo back including demo, bio and gig posters, influences from all australian alternative rock (grinspoon, you am i, bodyjar etc.) and also brit, american and canadian bands (incubus, blink 182, STP, QOTSA) all of us are somewhat Beatles freaks aswell

Pants Optional
Rock
3
Tim
chap_dogg@hotmail.com
We are a young three piece from palm beach looking to expand our operations and hopefully record a demo soon. we are playing some local parties but hope to have our first big gig at schoolies 2004.

The Pennyblack Band
rock
4
Mark Ponsonby
markponsonby@yahoo.com
http://www.thepennyblackband.com
the band is made up of 2 Irish brothers and 2 aussies. At the moment we are gigging weekly mixing all our originals with popular covers.

Penguin Music
Classic/hard/soft rock, groove and jazz
4 - 6
Jim Pappas
crewdog26@hotmail.com
www.penguinmusic.org
We play a wide range of music and our goal is to perform. We perform to suit the audience and the venue. We're flexable. We are constantly looking for more gigs, recording firms and any form of outside help.

Penkis
Genre: punk
performers: 4
contact: Penkis : highgate hill
penkis_management@hotmail.com
With influences from minor threat and leftover crack to the murder dolls.A distinct change of direction from there previous sound in the lsat few years has occured. No more whining about nothing!!! if you don't weant to hear it then bloke your ears and choke your throat because we will never shut up. If you like songs about politics and a vision of a better world then listen to us if not then we will definatly persuade you.

The Pirates Of Naught
Rock
4
Adam
the_pirates_of_naught@hotmail.com
http://www.thepiratesofnaught.741.com/
Original Rock band from Toowoomba. Influences from all styles of rock from metal to punk to heavy rock. Demo out soon.

Playing Possum
Bush Dance Band
4
Bernie Spiller
bjrmspiller@yahoo.com.au
http://www.norex.com.au/~bernies
Oz celtic bush dance band ideal for weddings parties and bush dances.

Polymorphic
Electropop/Rock
3
Matt Thom
info@polymorphic.net.au
www.polymorphic.net.au
Original rock sound with a keen interest to blend styles and forms. Influences: Radiohead, Beatles, Oasis, The Who, You Am I, Dandy Warhols, John Butler, The Bluetones, Stone Roses, Cure etc. Wanting to work with other likeminded bands to rock the Gold Coast!

PREFIX
heavy/melodic
4
Prefix by email
prefix101@hotmail.com
http://www.prefix.live.com.au
Daymo :Vox Bernie : Guitar Shane : Drums Mick : Bass
Prefix are a local Brisbane band. Their sound isn't totally defined to one specific genre, but to sum up their sound it would be called listen-ably heavy with pounding beats, killer riffs and melodic, yet sometimes aggressive vocals?. But then there's the mellowness and then there is the often ear jerking riffs. Uniformed Schizophrenics? Maybe.......

Primal Mask
Metal
3
Mick
rumbletone@primus.com.au
http://www.primalmask.com
Primal Mask are a briz based power trio that rip out gtr ,bass,drum driven metal from gut

Priory
Alternative/Rock
4
Denim Borowicz; Dean MacKenzieAlbany Creek
info@prioryband.com
www.prioryband.com
Appearing at roughly the same time as the international music press were screaming that rock was back, Priory set to work trying to convince everyone that it never really went anywhere.After spending several years as a two piece bedroom outfit Denim (bass) and Dean (guitar) struck out in search of like minded musicians with whom to take their vision to the masses who couldn't fit into a 4 by 3 room containing a bed and desk. Bevan (drums) joined around March of 2003 providing the rhythmic foil for a seriously sexy hard rock groove. The band auditioned vocalist Marty Kennedy mid 2003 and despite being a bit confused by his tendency to adlib strange noises and meaningless gibberish over their music in place of words yet to be written, the band decided to take him on board. Priory recorded a demo in late 2003 before taking their diverse collection of hard rock tunes live for the first time with a Thursday night show at the Edinburgh Castle Hotel. Since then the band has surged ahead playing with local luminaries Preference, Last Minute and The Marlows as well as suporting Indie radio favourites Gaslight Radio.

Combining heavy grooves, polyrhythmic tribal beats and powerful melodies Priory are pushing forward into 2004 proving that rock didn't go anywhere. It just needed to be dragged out of the bedroom.

Psychotic Lemmings
Frantic, erratic, catastrophic rah-rah thrash
3
Meataxe
ft.valley, qld
psychomcdean@hotmail.com
11 years and still thrashin'... 3 CDs available!!

Pulp Friction
Genre: Modern rock band
performers: 4
contact: Chris O'Neill
address: 11 McCall Place, Bli Bli, QLD 4560
email: chris@pulpfriction.com.au
http://www.pulpfriction.com.au
PULP FRICTION was formed in January 2006. Three of the members were part of a cover band that became very successful on the Sunshine Coast in 2005 and when the fourth member went his own way the guys decided the band was in need of a resurrection. Prior to 2005 Greg was a casual guitarist who had never played professionally and had never played bass. The last year has seen Greg become an accomplished bass player and you'll be impressed at just how skilled he is and how well he holds the rest of the band together. Chris made his mark in the karaoke scene on the Sunshine Coast. He is well known for being an extremely versatile vocalist with a great range. Marcell came back to the music scene last year after a three year break and as drummer, provides the back bone for most of the songs they perform. He also does a kick-arse version of ACDC. Gary is the final addition to PULP FRICTION and his skill on lead guitar will leave you in awe. Together the guys make a great team and the crowds thrive off the energy exerted when the band performs. PULP FRICTION has only recently emerged from the workshop but each of their gigs so far has been a roaring success. The style of music they play caters to old and young alike and it's a tough job to find a spot on the dance floor at their gigs.

Public Liability
Punk Rock
4
Josh Bowen
Public_Liability_Punk@hotmail.com
Public Liability are influenced by bands like Rancid, NOFX, Pennywise, Lagwagon, Guttermouth, AFI, dead kennedy's etc. They sound similar to NOFX, Guttermouth & Pennywise. Can also get bands No Prior Knowledge and No Left Turn to play at gigs. Call Josh on 0402 777 590 for more details or for gigs.